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In our MARCH issue:
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Click on the issue date under the cover at right to see the entire issue.

ON THE COVER:
Spring, St. Patrick's Day, & California's Artisan Cheese Festival

MARCH SHOPPING, EVENTS & SERVICES GUIDE: PAGES 2

ARTS: PAGES 3 & 4
"Ever-Changing Landscapes and Moods"
by Sharon Feissel

PIECES OF MY PATH: PAGE 5
"The Rag Man" by Zoe Tummillo

IN THE SHADOW OF SONOMA MOUNTAIN:
PAGE 6
"Sweet Dreams are Made of Cheese" by Ana Manwaring

CHEF'S CORNER: PAGE 7
"But, But..., No, Butt! Pork Butt, That Is!"
by Chef Amber Balshaw

IN WINE COUNTRY: PAGE 8
"The Vine in Winter" by Von Hurson

CALIFORNIA'S ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL PULL-OUT SECTION, including the
COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: PAGES 9, 10, 11 & 12

POST NOTES: PAGE 13
It's a Dance Party!
Coming to Occidental in March
Petaluma River Cruises are Back for Spring

THEATER: PAGE 14
Casa Grande Students Mount Classic Comedy
Boeing-Boeing at 6th Street Playhouse
Cinnabar Presents "Of Mice & Men"

STORIES FROM THE PAST: PAGE 15
"Another 'Roswell Incident'?"
by History Editor Skip Sommer

TAXING TIMES: PAGE 16
"Business Use of Home (AKA Home Office)"
by Rick Torkelson

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: PAGE 17
"Honoring a Local Woman on International Women's Day: Mei Nakano"
by
Lina Hoshino and Gwyn Kirk

EPICUREAN EPISODES: PAGE 18
"Seared Steak & Seafood: Petaluma's Premier Steakhouse" by Dining Detectives Carol & Joe Davis

DINING DIRECTORY: PAGE 19